Full time artist, Lauren Curtis, loves working in oils, photography & illustration as well as having her own t-shirts & greeting card lines. She graduated from Mason Gross School of the Arts (Rutgers), currently exhibits and sells work across the US & abroad, and she’s been featured on radio & TV shows including Science Channel’s ODDITIES (season 3). You can see her work in NJ galleries & online at http://www.facebook.com/LaurenCurtisArtTalonArt & http://www.LaurenCurtisArt.com

Sandra Davis

“Triton Among Lilies” by Sandra Davis

Sandra’s haunting imagery is about capturing remembered moments from the past. Working in several bodies of work, she explores history by photographing what remains from previous eras. Through the unique way she captures these places and by printing the images in various alternative processes, she makes them her own vision while creating an illusory veil of dreaminess. http://www.sandracdavis.com/

Lou Storey

“Recovery” by Lou Storey

Lou Storey’s artwork has always chronicled his life and gives visual manifestation to what is meaningful to him. Lou’s current paintings incorporate a multitude of ideas, concepts and psychological theories related to the mental health profession. His days in the studio are devoted to visually defining these various philosophies and therapies while working out difficult or elusive feelings and thoughts that are part of his workday. Bright colors, intricate patterns and directional motion continue to be his pictorial vocabulary as Lou now paints what he sees or needs to understand in his rewarding life as a clinical therapist. http://www.loustoreyart.com/

Christina Turczyn

“Mystery” by Christina Turczyn

Christina Lilian Turczyn received her Ph.D. in English/Creative Writing. Since 2008, she has been exhibiting watercolors in New York and New Jersey galleries. In 2012, she was part of “Cornell Has Talent,” a showcase of four artists’ work at the Cornell Club of New York. A watercolor was included in the Ridgewood Art Institute’s 32nd Annual Regional Juried Show. She has exhibited individual works at the Arts Society of Kingston.

Yvonne Yaar

“Three Parrots” by Yvonne Yaar

Yvonne Yaar creates glass jewelry, wall art, indoor and outdoor sculpture, and works with mixed media. Most of her work is made in front of a torch, with a kiln, or with various tools used to manipulate molten glass. Yvonne sells her art nationally and in multiple museums, art galleries and boutiques in New Jersey. She frequently teaches at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Long Beach Island, NJ. Yvonne recently received a large commission with AtlantiCare Hospital in Atlantic City, NJ. The Healing Tree, is a large multi-panel wall sculpture, which can be accessed by a walk way from Ceasar’s Palace. In 2009, Monmouth Museum named Yvonne Yaar a “NJ Emerging Artist,” an honor they give to only a few artists every year.http://yvonneyaar.blogspot.com/

ArtPride is only as strong as our supporters, so we look forward to connecting face-to-face with our fantastic online friends. Join us for an evening of delicious food, great prizes, and, of course, ART!

The Aging in Place PARTNERSHIP is working with an architectural firm to plan an arts-centered, elder-friendly suburban community to be located in Central Jersey. This mixed use development will be close to public transportation, and it is also projected to include “affordable housing” units for income-appropriate buyers or renters.

If you would potentially be interested in living in a community created for, but not limited to, arts makers and arts lovers, please complete this survey to help inform planners in setting priorities. Deadline: August 31, 2012.

ArtPride is only as strong as our supporters, so your Facebook “like” really does count. We keep you posted on arts funding action alerts, updates for the field, and ways to get involved, so the more “likers” we have, the bigger the voice for the arts in New Jersey.

How can you help spread the word? So glad you asked! ArtPride will be hosting the 3rd Annual Facebook Friends Gallery exhibition at our home, the Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts in Burlington City, and we want to see you and your artwork there. Our past two exhibits have helped us and you make new friends, and who doesn’t like a FREE opportunity to show and see exciting art?

We are seeking visual artists to submit 3-5 two-dimensional pieces to be exhibited August 16 through September 13. Please share our page with your friends to spread the word about ArtPride’s Facebook page and the upcoming exhibition! If you can’t find the right words, Mr. Dali is here to help:

ELIGIBILITY: Open to current residents of New Jersey who are “likers” of the Art Pride Facebook page (“like” us now by clicking HERE.) Selected artists must be available for our social networking opening reception on Thursday, August 16 from 7-9pm and we request that you bring at least 5 friends to the event. Artists must also be available to pick up their work the week of September 17.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, July 19. Artists will be notified of selection on Friday, July 20, and will be asked to drop off their work the following week.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
*Send digital images of submissions to madelineorton@artpridenj.com or hard copy photos of original work to Art Pride NJ, 432 High Street, Burlington, NJ 08016. Each digital image must be saved in JPEG format, sized at a resolution of 72 dpi. (If selected for the exhibition, you will be requested to submit a higher resolution image for possible use in advertising.) All two-dimensional media is welcome.
*Submission should include 3-5 pieces and provide the following information: title of work, medium and dimensions.
*Include a brief artist bio (3-5 sentences) and headshot or fun personal photograph.
*Work must be ready to hang and include standard gallery hanging hardware.

Art Pride NJ is seeking artists for the second annual Art Pride Facebook Friends Gallery hosted by Lyceum Hall Center for the ArtsAugust 18 to September 25. This gallery exhibit is a great opportunity for us to interact with our Facebook “likers” in person, make new friends and, of course, enjoy some amazing art.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to current residents of New Jersey who are “likers” of the Art Pride Facebook page (“like” us now by clicking HERE.) Selected artists should be available for our social networking opening reception on August 18 from 7-9pm and are asked to bring at least 5 friends.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 29

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
-Send digital images of submissions to madelineorton@artpridenj.com or hard copies to Art Pride NJ, 432 High Street, Burlington, NJ 08016
-Submission should include 5 pieces and provide the following information: title of work, medium and dimensions
-Include a brief artist bio (3-5 sentences)
-Work must be ready to hang and include standard gallery hanging hardware
-Selected artists will be notified the week of August 1

ArtPride is hosting a month-long Facebook Friends Gallery with an opening reception to meet all our awesome Facebook friends face to face!

We are looking for artists whose work complements one another to display their art in Lyceum Hall, our building, from August 14-September 25. The ArtPride staff will select 2 artists to show 5-10 pieces of their work in the gallery. Interested in applying? Please email pictures of your art to madelineorton@artpridenj.com by Monday, July 26th. Please email or call (609) 479-3377 ext. 305 with any questions.